BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 25 April 2012

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting
  2/6Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts.
2. 00:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—Seaton's Aunt
  2/5Two boys spend a holiday with a sinister aunt, an experience that will mark them forever.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 4. The Discovery
  4/8Dodgy wine, missing racehorse and a body at a restaurant. Tony Beach is in the thick of it
4. 01:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—The Traitor
  2/5The agent unearths a German plot to infiltrate England.
5. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—23/04/2012
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
6. 02:45
  Elastic Planet—The Shape
  3/6Drugged electricity and artificial icebergs. Johnny Ball guest stars in the cosmic comedy.
7. 03:00
  Don Taylor - The Jacobean Box
  A Shakespearian academic discovers a large item awaits him at a remote northern station.
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Last Train to Dog Town
  2/5Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story.
9. 04:15
  An Englishman Abroad by Alan Bennett
  What did the actress say to the spy? Stars Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton.
10. 05:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Tangled Webs
  2/6The complex life and loves of Izzy Comyn, with her propensity for telling lies.
11. 05:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 3, Fife Circle
  2/3By Michael Chaplin. Elderly brothers Hugh and Alec embark on a journey of discovery.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary
  5/8Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery?
2. 06:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
3. 07:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pilgrim Industry
  2/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state plot to attract pilgrims.
4. 07:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Girl With a Polycotton Tabard
  3/6Our heroine aims to be the face of Social Services.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
  14/20Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
6. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
7. 09:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.
8. 09:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 2
  2/13Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Alan Douglas, Christine Lumsden and Chris Moore-Bridger.
9. 10:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—1. Moving Northwards
  1/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
10. 11:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Gastronomicon
  3/5Disobeying rules for a wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences.
11. 11:15
  Dan Rebellato - Erskine May
  With the Palace of Westminster blown up, can an assistant librarian rebuild it?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
  14/20Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary
  5/8Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery?
4. 13:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
5. 14:00
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—13. An Old Flame
  13/15After the tragedy, Neely gets agitated and Anne gets a visit from a former lover.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Clive of India
  122/216Anna Massey narrates the history of Britain. What kind of man was Clive of India?
7. 14:30
  Sebastian Faulks: Engleby—Episode 3
  3/10Just as student Mike Engleby gets closer to Jennifer, something truly terrible happens.
8. 14:45
  The Invention of Childhood—The Vast Usefulness of Reading
  8/30Michael Morpurgo explores education's expansion for boys in the 17th century.
9. 15:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—1. Moving Northwards
  1/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—25/04/2012
  Mel hears about the musical stones of Skiddaw and takes a trip down the Amazon.
11. 17:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Pearls Mean Tears
  2/10When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar, can Bertie Wooster's valet save the day?
12. 17:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pilgrim Industry
  2/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state plot to attract pilgrims.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
2. 18:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—Crewe
  3/5In a railway station waiting room, an old man shares the haunting tale of a past job.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
  14/20Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
4. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
5. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary
  5/8Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery?
6. 20:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
7. 21:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Gastronomicon
  3/5Disobeying rules for a wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences.
8. 21:15
  Dan Rebellato - Erskine May
  With the Palace of Westminster blown up, can an assistant librarian rebuild it?
9. 22:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Girl With a Polycotton Tabard
  3/6Our heroine aims to be the face of Social Services.
10. 22:30
  Self-Storage—Series 1, House Hunting
  2/6Separated and homeless, Dave muses on life outside his temporary storage pod home.
11. 22:45
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 1, Duvet Control
  2/2The battle of the sexes rages over cold feet and tog ratings.
12. 23:00
  The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show—The Comedies
  5/6From 'Merry Wives' to a 'Merchant' - but are the crazy, mixed-up Bard's comedies funny?
13. 23:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Nothing But The Truth
  3/6Underachiever David makes the most of jury service. Stars Richard E Grant.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
2. 00:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—Crewe
  3/5In a railway station waiting room, an old man shares the haunting tale of a past job.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary
  5/8Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery?
4. 01:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
5. 02:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.
6. 02:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 2
  2/13Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Alan Douglas, Christine Lumsden and Chris Moore-Bridger.
7. 03:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—1. Moving Northwards
  1/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Gastronomicon
  3/5Disobeying rules for a wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences.
9. 04:15
  Dan Rebellato - Erskine May
  With the Palace of Westminster blown up, can an assistant librarian rebuild it?
10. 05:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Pearls Mean Tears
  2/10When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar, can Bertie Wooster's valet save the day?
11. 05:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pilgrim Industry
  2/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state plot to attract pilgrims.

Thursday 26 April 2012